Noodles & Company is teaming up with Care Bears for two bundled menus in celebration of a special holiday the teddy bear company has established on Sept. 9.
The Besties Meal includes a large entrée, a small entrée, and a “Cheer Crispy,” for $17.25.
A Cheer Crispy is a variation of the fast-casual chain’s signature dessert, which is similar to a Rice Krispies Treat and made with rice cereal, marshmallows, and butter. The limited-time version also has colorful crunchy charms baked into it.
The Junior Meal is a comprised of a small entrée, a kids drink, and a Care Bears mini plush, while supplies last, for $8.95
A la carte entrees at Noodles & Company range from around $7.50 for a regular and $6.50 for a small to around $14 for a regular and $12.50 for a small, depending on what protein is added. A Crispy is typically $3, but the Cheer Crispy on its own is $3.25.
The meals are available until Sept. 9, which is Care Bears Share Your Care Day. Its mission is to encourage people to “spread caring, sharing, love, friendship, acceptance, fun and happiness to those you love everyday!” according to the Care Bears web site.
Care Bears are owned by Cloudco Entertainment.
“Noodles & Company and Care Bears both champion values of inclusivity, kindness, and friendship, which are at the heart of Noodles' mission to nourish our guests and unite people through craveable, beloved dishes,” CEO Drew Madsen said in a statement. “We're proud to create a welcoming environment where families and loved ones can come together to enjoy delicious meals and make lasting memories, especially with our limited-time Care Bears Share Menu.”
Cloudco’s head of marketing, Kristeen Tibbits, said “The partnership with Noodles & Company is a fantastic way to bring the Care Bears’ message of sharing and caring to life. We’re delighted to collaborate on the Care Bears Share Menu, which not only offers delicious meals but also encourages families to create special moments together. As we approach Share Your Care Day on September 9, we hope this initiative inspires more acts of kindness and togetherness.”
The special meal deals come as numerous chains are introducing value meals as consumers continue to balk at the rising prices of food and other necessities.
Noodles & Company itself launched a “Macapalooza” for the month of July which featured four digital-exclusive mac & cheese bowls starting at less than $9.
The chain of around 475 restaurants based in Broomfield, Colo., is currently undergoing a turnaround in the face of declining sales that started after a menu price hike in February of 2023. That has included operational improvements and a menu revamp that is slated to be completed in 2025.
For the most recent quarter, ended July 2, same-store sales at the chain were up by 2%.
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